A new all metal scale length Standard Gauge GG1 | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Jim WatermanOGR Forum Member

Just got back the first two casting sets from the foundry, and did a little clean up to see how it came out. Pretty happy so far. I am planning to have it in running shape and painted by Spring York, but if I get motivated, maybe have it running at the SGMA meet in Feb in Chantilly. Shell is about 30" long. I've had the machined cast steel wheels done for some time, and bought up a bunch of large pantagraphs, and have gears/drive components, so will be working the details to make up a prototype over the next few months.

For those that know the Gold Standard GG1, this one is a couple of inches longer and the body is narrower, to have scale proportions. Cast aluminum, about 1/4" thick, so NO ZINC PEST (sorry USA trains guys).

Jim

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11/22/198:38 PM

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NormOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Jim,

Looking good!

Norm

11/22/198:40 PM

Carey WilliamsOGR Forum Member

Very impressive Jim ..looking forward to seeing it in motion Cheers Carey

11/22/1910:11 PM

georgeOGR Forum Member

WOW!

11/22/1911:58 PM

rtraincollectorOGR Forum Member

Nice

11/23/1912:07 AM

Tinplate ArtOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Very grand, indeed! At 30", even with motor/pilot truck articulation, that will need a LARGE track radius to avoid overhang!

11/23/191:52 PM

Jamie ThompsonOGR Forum Member

What an epic project! Looking forward to seeing it running! What a grand sight it will make gracing the tinplate rails!

11/25/191:48 AM

navy.sealOGR Forum Member

Jim,

Those are beautiful castings for a Standard Gauge GG-1 locomotive! I know all PRR fans are thrilled, which should translate into $$$ for you!

Now, how about getting some castings made for an Erie-Built AB or ABA set!

I know that those castings will thrill Milwaukee Road fans like me,

as well as ATSF fans,

and NYC fans, to mention just a few.

Bob Nelson

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11/26/193:26 PM

ChooChoo1972OGR Forum Member

This is really cook and awesome work.

11/29/194:43 PM

Jim WatermanOGR Forum Member

Working of the drives, lead trucks and pilot now, design details and how it will all go together, so far so good.

Jim

11/29/195:44 PM

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